B196C - Power Liftgate Close Direction Excessive Position Sensor Counts: Notes
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram
- >>When Monitored:<< During power liftgate closing cycle.
- >>Set Condition:<< If the PLG module detects that the power liftgate drive unit has generated excessive pulses during a full power cycle, this code will set.
| Possible Causes |
|---|
| BINDING LIFTGATE |
| LINK ROD DISCONNECTED |
| Q76 LATCH SECONDARY POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND |
| LATCH ASSEMBLY |
| POWER LIFTGATE DRIVE UNIT |
| POWER LIFTGATE MODULE |
Test Step 1 - DTC Present
- With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON.
- Operate the power liftgate several times from stop to stop if possible.
- With the scan tool, read Active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B196C - Power Liftgate Close Direction Excessive Position Sensor Counts?
Yes
- Go to Test Step 2 Test Step 2 - Binding Liftgate
No
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the liftgate several times and check for any binding conditions.
- Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .